In what state did Fat Shack open one new outlet in 2024?
Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Column 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets | Terminations | Non- | Reacquired | Outlets at | |
| Start of the Year | Opened | Renewals | by Franchisor | End of the Year | ||||
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Florida | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Kansas | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Missouri | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Nevada | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Oklahoma | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Oregon | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 49–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one new Fat Shack outlet opened in Colorado during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 details the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing the changes in outlet numbers for each state. This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it offers insight into the brand's growth and activity in different regions.
Specifically, the table shows that Colorado began 2024 with 5 outlets and ended the year with 6, indicating the opening of one new location. Other states either maintained the same number of outlets or experienced a decrease. This data helps prospective franchisees assess where Fat Shack is expanding and where its presence is stable.
It's important to note that while Colorado saw an increase, other states like Texas experienced a decrease in the number of outlets due to terminations. Overall, the total number of franchised Fat Shack outlets remained constant at 24 from 2022 through 2024. Reviewing this detailed breakdown allows potential franchisees to understand the dynamics of Fat Shack's franchise network across different states.